There are eight bank holidays in England and Wales, nine in Scotland and ten in Northern Ireland. See them as highlighted in the table below:
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Bank Holidays in the UK
| Country | Bank Holidays |
|---|---|
| England & Wales (8) | New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May, Spring Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day |
| Scotland (9) | New Year’s Day, 2nd January (extra day), Good Friday, Early May (Last Monday of May for Scotland), Spring Bank Holiday (final Monday of May), Summer Bank Holiday (First Monday of August), Christmas Day, Boxing Day, St Andrew’s Day |
| Northern Ireland (10) | New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May, Spring Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, St Patrick’s Day, Orangemen’s Day |
It’s important to note that these are just the general bank holidays. There can be additional bank holidays declared for special occasions, such as royal weddings or jubilees. However, the next bank holiday in England and Wales is the “Summer Bank Holiday“, which falls on Monday, August 26th, 2024.